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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24
A Deadly Duel.
ISpecial to the Picayune.l

Especial to the Picayune.I
Farmerville, La. Dec ia most un-
fortunate personal difficulty happened
here at about 5:l5 O'Clock this evening
by which two of our most prominent cit
izens lost their lives.
There had been bad blood between
Judge j. +. Trimble and James A. RAM
sew for some time, which had been added
to by personal question involving the
yeracity of one or both. They met
this evening at the front door
of j. Stein & Co.'S store. Hot
words were spoken, and both, from all
accounts, drew their revOlvers. There
were some five or six shots fired, ana
Judge Trimble and Mr.. Ramsey were
seen to fall back dead.
Both gentlemen leave most estimable
families and the affair throws gloom over
the community.
There was large crowd present at
the shooting. and it is wonder that no
one got struck by stray bullet. Colo
mel Ed. Jonas, brother Of Collector JON
rs, had n hole torn i'm bis coat and shirt
by a stray bullet.
The difficulty grew up as follows
At mass meeting held at Farmerville
on the Sth of November, Mr.. Ramsey
made speech in which he sharply crit
ici.cd the Farmerville Gazette for pub
fishing injurious statements concerning
Governor Nichols official conduct
and when proofs of their falsity were
presented had refused to make cOrrec-
tiOns.
The Gazette, of which J. f. Trimble
was editor, in its next issue assailcd tho
moral character of Mr.. Ramsey.
| On the 18th ef November, In the Far
merville Advocate, Mr. Ramsey publish
ed card signed by a number Of citizens
of Farmerville, certifying to his high
moral rectitude and integrity, and ut the
same time he announced the fact that
by reason of his cODcientiOus scruples he
was prevented from appealing to the
duelling code to wash out tue affront put
upon him by Editor Trimble.
The matter seems to have remained
| in this condition until the two men had
chance meeting on Monday evening,
when the fatal alteration took place.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24
Local Lights.

A disagreeablc rain fell all the week,
Our roads are almost imdassable.
There was light breeze: Sunday,
Monday and Tuesday.
Will the Police jury place the lamps
on the bligde!
When will we see our soldier boys in
full uniform.
The Steamer f. W. Cole will be here
this evening.
The Messenger is ona genuine boom,
and still booming.
The McEnery people are now reali-
zing the fact that the defeat of their can
didatc is inevitable.
1t is time that the candidates should
place their cards in the Messenger il
they want the people to know they are
candidates.
The late rains have swelled the Teche
considerably and the small packets are
now making regular trips from here
to the junction.
The Mayor should give strict instruc-
ton to the police officers, to prevent the
firing of fire crackers on the sidewalk
and near buildings. This is precau-
ton that needs attention.
The sun shone brightly all day Tues
day, the first time in nealy month, but
the day following we experienced a
freeze. sharp and penetrating northel
accompanied by sleet and rain.
b. Audibert is in love with the ''Bclle
of Anderson.
DIR. and Mrs. c. r. Mayer attended
the meeting of the homeopathic Mcdi.
cal Association which met in New Or
leans. last week. DIR. Mayer was re-
elected corresponding Secretary of th'
the association.
The supporters of McEnery in Lafay-
ette had the portrait of Ger. Nichols
printed OH the back of the McEner.
tickets, to blind the ignorant voters
This Is certainly an acknowledgement o
their candidates unpopularity. lie was
defeated Notwithstanding.
The case of Mr.. James Fusclier, VIII
was charged with cutting DIR. Grand wit
intent to kill appeared before Justic
lDeBlanc, Monday. 1t appears that Nj
Fusilier was justifiable in cutting ID
Grand. as he (Fusilier) was assaulte
without any provocation.
As there is bad feelings existing be
tween the two gentlemen, Justice dc
Blanc place them both under peace bOn'
We are informed that the lamps to
placed % on the bridge are bought IN
in the store Of Mr.. Aug. Maraist, and tn
it is the duty of the town authorities
put them up. Well, II such is the ca
we hope that the Mayor will attend
the matter at once. We understood tn
said lamps were to be put up by the pa
ish and turned over to the cOrporati
authorities who had agreed to furni
the wi,ks and oil, but not the erecti
OF the lamps. We only hope that I'd
will be put up soon, rs theyI are great
|. needed at the present time.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24

In Philadelphia there has been count
of noses, and it has been found out that
Of the 5000 persons in that city engaged
in the liqtor business only 800 are native
Americans. The saloon Is not an Ame-
rican institution. II our foreign bro
theirs don't like our waysin this country
a motion is order that they have "perso-
nal liberty" to 60 home. This is a first
class motto: America for American in
stitutiOus.-The Voice.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24

AATENTS Procured. VIM. g: Hen
N dersOn, 925 + St., Wash
4 ingtOn, B. c. Formally OF the Examl,
1ing Corps Q. 8. Patent Office. l! years
experience. Send sketch or model Jor re-
pWt as to potentdbitay. Correspondence
Seeicited.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24

Away with the "bloOdy shirt" There
is still too much effort to keep alive. .sec-
tional hatred In this grand country OF
Ours, There are men and politicians who
seem to regard it as reasonable for our
Southern states to honor those WHO werc
their leaders during the war, either liv.
ing or dead. But our friends Of the South
would not be men il they did not esteem
their old leaders. The war is long since
past both sides believed they were right
in that conflict the South was con-
vinced Of its error by force OF arms, and
history does not record an instance In
which a conquered people have more
cheerfnlly accepted the arbitrament OF
war. To-day the United States has re-
ally no North, no South, no East, no
West, 80 intimate is the relationship ex-
isting between the industry, commerce
and agriculture Of the various sections.
Let us keep our faces to the front and
unitedly work together to fulfill the
destiny which lies before American citi-
zenship. Let us be good citizens rather
than bad politicians. These remarks are
INSPIRED not so much by recent political
events as by report Of the exercises at
the unwilling in Richmond Of statue
to the late Gen. Lea Christian hero.
whose memory Is treasured by all who
knew him, irrespective Of sectional or
party lines.-Farm and Home.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24
To Professionals.

We can make neat and attractive adver.
tisements for Lawyers, Doctors, Dentists,
Notaries Public ETC., which we will insert
in the columns Of the Messenger one
wear. for the small um Of five dollars.
This Is not dead town and the names
of our professional men should at least
appear in the local papers, Come with
YOUR cards gentlemen.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24

We will from this date send large
number of sample copies to our friends
and citizens of this and other parishes,
those receiving them not wishing to be-
come subscribers will please return same
with the word s.refused." Our subscrip-
ton rate is the low price of one dollar
a year.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24
Notice to Tax Payers.

st Martinsville Nov, 9th. 1887.
The tax payers Of st Martinsville are
hereby notified and requested to call at
the office Of the undersigned Collector
at the Court House and pay their Corpora
sion taxes for the year 1887.
A, Observation-Disclosures
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24

500 to $500 a month eau be made
working for us. Agents preferred who
can furnish their own horses and give
their whole time to the business. Spar
moments may be prOfltably employed al
no. few vacancies in towns and cities
b. F. JOHNSON & co, 1913 Main street
Richmond Va.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24

$3.50 in cash! 3 WOrcester's and 3
We6ster's Dictionaries, worth $50, and
Dictionary Holders, worth $3.50. given
% prizes for best essays answering the
question why should I use Dictionary
Holdery' For full particulars send to
La Verne ". Noyes, 10 & 10l W. Monroe
Street. Chicago. the maker Of Dictionary
Helders. Or inquire at your Bookstore.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24
N O 7 | G. E

All hunters and tresspassers are HEREBY
notified to keep off the NOrgress Planta-
tion under the penalty of the law.
Oct. lam j. ID. Collins.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24

The following resolution was adopted
by the convention of Lafayette parish
at its meeting to choose the delegates
to the State Nominating Convention
Resolved, by this Democratic conven-
of the the parish of Lafayette, elected
without the aid of gold or silver That
the delegates by it elected to the State
convention be and aie hereby instructed
never to vote a third term Governor un-
til all other Democrats are dead and bur-
ried and the sweet song BIRD of Spring
Time shall have sung the sweet by
and by over their honored graves.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24
Who Wishes a Bargain?

A strong and substantial peddling
Hack, two Horses and the entire outfit
for sale. Address at this office for fur
ther infOrmatiOns. dec 8
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24
COME ! COME !!

There Is Bargain at
Cab. Gardemal's Emporium.
The finest and most assorted stock OF
Hats and shoes of the season. dec 3
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24

Rev. Father Healy. now assistant pas
tor at st. Martinsville. visited POiut-a-la-
Hache, the scene of his former labors on
Sunday and Monday last. We were
pleased to meet him and certainly can
congratulate him on his healthy and i'm
proved appearance. The Reverend gen.
tleman seems to like his change and
speaks in terms of great praise Of both
the country and goople. We are glad to
note that our reverend friend does not for
get his old friends in Plaquemines and
we sincerely hope that as often as the
opportunity presents itself he will cal
on us, and we are very certain a hearty
welcome at all times will be accorded
him.-Plaquemines Protector.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24

The great fight of Smith and kilrain
took place on an island in the river Seine
France. The fight was declared Il draw
after JOG rounds.
Oh! how sweet! The Belle OF Ander-
son Whiskey.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24

We were exceedingly pleased to see
Rev. Father HeaIey, last Monday. His
visit to the Observer was highly appre-
ciated. Father Healy is enjoying excel
lent health and speaks in glowing terms
of the town of st. Martinville and the en-
ergy, enterprise, and pluck Of its people
Father Langlois is also enjoying good
health and has already won the admira,
ton and love Of the Catholics OF st
Martinsyille.
Father Healy left here Tuesday morn
ing OIL the train, for New Orleans wher'
he will spenda couple of days and thenc'
leave for his new home where arduou
though pleasant labors await his return
-Plaquemine Observer.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24
A Merry Christmas.

To the patrons and readers of the Mes
senger.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24
Town Talk Says.

That she spends the holidays in the
city. lie follows suit.
That the widower from the "IIills" is
happy, Oh how happy.
That after the storm, fine and delight
fnl weather-we have an example.
That that pretty young widow has
made terrible mash on the the widow
er of the "hills.'
That the man from the Lone Star
does not care of remaining here any
longer.
That the drug man is left-that is, the
object of his affections has left to spend
the holidays in New Orleans.
That every boy ough: to take young
lady to the Christmas Tree entertain
ment given by the sisters on Monday the
26th inst.
That that pretty young lady which ap-
peared in Town Talk for the first time
said Town Talk is mistaken"-we
guess not.
That Town Talk notifies til concerned,
that invited or not invited, he will ap-
pear at all social parties to take notes.
Now, look out.
That it is obligatory to visit your girl
on Christmas and New Year, and of
course. will not forget that little pres
ent-yOu know!
That the man who has no more whisk-
ers. no more sweetheart will spend the
holidays preparing presents for his more
fortunate friends.
That that young lawyer :a,tended'
..court'' at OpelOusas last week, his
case was taken under adviscment. Nc
bill of exception was filed.
| About twenty persons left on the ex-
cursion Wednesday.
We would like 10 get live correspon'
in the town of Breaux Bridge. Can We
have one!
We publish the vcnire in this issue
As will be seen elsewhere i'm our col
umns. Nichols is still gaining ground.
The great fight Of Smith and kiirail
took place on an island in the river Sein
France. The fight was declared draw
=. after JOG rounds.
Oh. how sweet! The Belle of Ander
son Whiskey.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24
Columbus Harrison,

DEALER IN -
Fine Family Groceries, Cigars. Tobacco,
Tinware, Hardware, Canned Goods
Fine Liquors and everything
kept In a first class Family Grocery.
(EAsT SIDE OF BAYOU TECHE.
st, Martinville, La.
b. Audibcrt has just received the finest
stock of fine liquors ever received in this
town.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24
Total Il
MONCURE.

*Contesd. amounting to 90 votes, lea
wing the Nichols uncontested votes to
1872 against McEnery 100.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24

We publish the venire in this issues
As will be seen elsewhere in our col
umns. Nichols is still gaining ground.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24
The Result.
OF Primaries and conventions in the
Parishes.

NICHOLS.
East Feliciana 10 votes.
Red River
Rapides
Grant
Webster 8
Claiborne ii
Vernon 4
Union
TangipahOa 4
DeSOtO y
st. James 2
st. John
st. Tammany 2
yermiliOn q
Plaquemines 3
Vim
Washington ~
East Carroll 4
st. Helena ia
MOrehOuse q
West Carroll
Assumption %
jefferson =
AyOyelles y
Lafayette q
*W, Baton Ronge 4
LaIOurchc
Ts,si;u Talcdsisu =
Total loo NOseS
MCENERl.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24

We would like 10 get a live correspond
in the town of Breaux Bridge. Can We
have one!
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24

Transient advertisements. 15 cents per
.nch for first insertion; 80 cents for each
subsequent insertion.
Official or legal advertisements. ST per
"A inch for first insertion; and 80 cents for
each subsequent insertion.
cyBrief communications upon subjects
Of public interest solicited. No attention
will be given to anonymous letters.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-12-24

About twenty persons left on the cx-
cursion Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-18
On AnOther,S Pass.
AN INCIDENT WHICH CONCERNED TWO GEORGIA LII


IsLATORS.
telegram to the New York Times from Atlanta,
Ga, says: sensational case eliminated in the
legislature Saturday over the trading OF a free
pass. Several days ago the conductor OF an East
Tennessee train took up a pass issued to men,
Der OF the legislature and presented by another,
and on reaching the city turned the holder over to
the police. The name OF the member who thus
gave out his pass soon became public. Mr.. West,
rising 10 question Of privilege, said:
II nave refra1ned from speaking upon this sub
lect II by so doing could shield member Of this
house and screen a friend. Soon after we met here
In July, Mr.. Perry, the Representative from Gimer
county, came to my room and stated that he
wished TO go out on the East Tennessee road: that
ne had left his pass at home and wished to get the
pass issued TO me over that road, as he also held
a pass over the same road. agreed to let him
have II, with the understanding that he was not
TO let any one use II but himself, and that i'm.
med1ately on his return he would return the same
10 me. have requested 1t twice since and he
stated that he would bring II soon. / was
entirely ignorant OF the pass having been used by
any one else until 1t was found in the possession
OF man entirely unknown to me, one whom
nave never seen. He was using the pass without
my knowledge, and would never have had It had
been consulted have only this TO say in con-
cluoion. distinctly disclaim any part in the
matter. neither furnished nor assisted him In
obtaining the money due the conductor when the
pass was discovered. only thOughtlessly accom-
modated a friend and fellow member with no in
tentton TO defraud the company. / am willing to
bear my part Of the blame In this NATTER but feel
that II Is but Just that should make full expla.
nation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-18
The True story Out At Last.
THE FACTS CoNcERNINGs THE DUEL BETWEEN BEN
NETT AND MAY,

THE BETWEEN BEN.
NETT AND MAY.
How many people are there, by the way, who
know what actually happened in the Bennett
May duel? asks writer In the Brooklyn Citizen.
For an event OF such startling interest TO the pub
lie the newspapers were sadly unenterprsing in
furnishing details. Mr.. Bennett might have
achieved his most famous "beat" on record had
he deigned TO turn reporter for his own journal
on the occasion, but the journalist was sunk In
the society man, even II his lips had not been
sealed by the compact made upon the field OF
honor by all parties concerned never to reveal
the PROCEEDINGS Time gradually relaxed This
obligation, insenSibly, indeed TO most OF those
who con racted II, and the whole story has
been since put together by piecemeal, but never
In type. II seems that alter the combatants
had been duly stationed and the seconds had
withdrawn out OF the line OF fire, and when
the words "One! two" had been pronounced,
the pistol OF May went on before the third
and final signal had been given. SO much the
public were apprised OF with more or less
attributed 10 no dishonesty OF purpose but
To nervousness. The duel was at once Interrupted
and a long discussion ensued: The ''cOde" was
consulted and a similar Incident in one OF the
Jacksonian era OF duelS was cited as a precedent
OF restatiOning the men and allowing Mr.. Bennett
his shot at the conclusion OF the resumed firing
command Accordingly the men took their pOsi
tons again, May, with his empty pistol facing an
antagonist who now had literally his life to give
French would say, for the defenseless man. lie
knew that Bennett, who had recently gone through
the latest fashionable amusement pistol practice
with young Belmont and other members OF the
JeunesSe dOree, could hit silver dollar at more
than the distance which now lntervened between
them But he did not finch. Bennett who In an
instant made up his mind what 10 do fired In the
air. Luck had given him the mastery OF the situa-
ton. He could have killed or maiIned May with
personal consequences 10 himself which might
have been very announcement. But the shot I'm the
air was making May present OF his life and ap-
plying complete balm to Oh his own wounded honor.
Is virtually dead man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-18

from the New orleans Times Democrat, Oct z.
The bogus English lord and confidence crook.
Ernest A. C. Paget, alias Chas. Evelyn Wood, alias
Chas. Manners, alias Guerson, is now serving a
80 days sentence In the police jail as a dangerous
character. A few weeks ago Superintendent
Adams received a letter from the authorities OF
Louisville, KY, giving description of Paget, and
stating that Che was wanted in the above
named city for victimizing large num-
Der OF people out OF various sums OF
money. Detectives Caster and Pocora spotted
their man on Monday, the 26th OF september.
Evelyn Is young man, very English In appear.
ance, about twenty-six years Of age feet z
inches in height, blonde hair and mustache, high
forehead, SQuare-cut features. He arrived here
by the Louisville and Nashville road on the 2lst
OF september, and took rooms at the st. Charles
Hotel He remained there four days, and left
owing bill OF S1S for board Since his arrest nu-
merous kilograms from persons In Canada, New
York Newport, r. L; Louisville, KY; Jackson
police headquarters giving description OF one Of
the most noted confidence men that ever worked
this country, and In all instances the descriptions
tally with that OF Paget.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-18
Tagged aud Taxed.
WONG CHIN roo PAYS FIFTY DOLLARS DUTY II
CANADIAN COLLECTOR on HIMSELF.

WONG CHIN 200 PAYS FIFTY DOLLARS DUTY TO A
CANADIAN COLLECTOR on HIMSELF.
Wong chin Foo, OF New YORK, Is In Kingston,
Ont. and towering with rage. He says he has
been "A naturaliZed citizen OF the United states
since 1874. hen he took out final papers at Grand
Rapids, Mich; that he Is assistant inspector OF
the New York port, and yet, on his entry to Can
ada on last Thursday, he was duly appraised,
tagged. and taxed by customs officers, and con-
deInned &c pay $50 duty. He protested long and
loud, put In an afllddyit made before a nited
States consul at Clifton. Can, and yet Collector
Wynn was obdurate. You born China
man" he said, .'and must either pay tax or re-
turn TO the IL ited states The money was paid
under protest. Wong chin Foo Is angry, and
insists that he Will make II hot for the collector,
and many Canadians agree with him In denounc-
Ing the p1gheadeiness OF the Official lie had been
n Canada before, was for six months resident at
Montreal, ana for nearly a year had crossed and
recrOSsed the border even under the present law.
He had never before been interfered with. Il
paid he said 10 a correspondent, more than nfty
cents per pound for this heather eSh 50 that IL Is
valuable. i return 10 New YORK to-day, and after
consulting with friends ! VIII proceed 10 lay my
case before the Washington authorities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-18
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